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Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Crispy olive oil fried brussels sprouts with caramelized onions and garlic! Finish with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts. Be sure to grab all my tips below. These pan fried brussel sprouts are best served immediately. They make a great side next to anything, especially hearty roasts like spatchcock chicken or…
Moroccan and Tunisian
Let me just tell you, this comforting, flavor-packed Moroccan fish recipe will change your fish dinner game forever! A simple braised cod recipe in a saucy chickpea, tomato and bell pepper medley with aromatics and warm Moroccan spices including Ras El Hanout. If you haven’t tried it, you need to grab some Ras El Hanout…
Desserts
This apple cake with olive oil has it’s origins in the coastal region of Liguria, Italy. A simple and delicious olive oil cake recipe with sweet chunks of fresh apples and plump raisins with hints of cinnamon. Perfectly moist and dense with just enough crumble! People of the Mediterranean, at least the part I grew…
Salads
Time to ditch those heavy, one-note pasta salads! This bright, flavor-packed shrimp pasta salad will be your new go-to! This no-mayonnaise pasta salad has a bit of a Mediterranean twist, loaded with bites of creamy avocado, chopped vegetables, fresh herbs and a light lemony dressing. A couple of things make all the difference in this simple…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
You’ll love these easy, healthy egg muffins, loaded with veggies, fresh herbs, and Mediterranean favorites! These are low-carb and gluten free breakfast egg muffins that you can prepare ahead for the perfect on-the-go breakfast any day of the week. And what a great way to use any veggies or leftover meats you might have (I…
Entree
Hands-down the BEST chicken spaghetti recipe you’ll find! Ditch those heavy spaghetti casseroles and try this easy option with bright Mediterranean flavors including tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and citrus. Meal-prep friends love this recipe, it’s one you can prepare in advance and enjoy for lunch over the next few days. Be sure to watch the…
Middle Eastern
This tutorial is all you need to make the BEST vegetarian stuffed cabbage rolls! You’ll love the Mediterranean-style rice filling with tomatoes, onions, loads of fresh herbs an a few warm spices. This recipe comes straight from my mother’s kitchen; a one-pot meal that is delicious and comforting. Vegan and Gluten Free! And you can…
Italian
You’ll love this easy farro recipe with mushrooms and peas, creamy and packed with flavor from fresh thyme, garlic, and a little Parmesan cheese. Think of this as a farro risotto type dish, but with far less TLC than your typical risotto requires! This farro recipe is perfect as a vegetarian main next to some fresh…
Middle Eastern
You’ll love this Mediterranean couscous salad recipe, loaded with nutrition and flavor from chickpeas, veggies, fresh herbs and a zippy lemon vinaigrette. This versatile dish makes a great lunch, light supper, or side depending on what you need. And you can make it ahead, the flavors deepen the next day. Be sure to watch my…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This baked salmon in foil is a fan-favorite for a reason! It comes together super quickly, and you’ll love the bold Mediterranean flavors with garlic, fresh thyme, earthy paprika, and a buttery lemon sauce. The foil parcels make for easy clean-up, but they also lock in the moisture and flavor for tender, flaky salmon. Grab…
Middle Eastern
If you’re looking to make crispy, tender, and super delicious roasted eggplant, this simple recipe is your ticket! Grab my few tips below, plus learn how I dress up my roasted eggplant spices with Mediterranean flavors (a couple spices, some tahini, and maybe a handful pomegranate seeds for somethin’ fancy). This is a versatile dish…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Easy, Flavor-packed grilled salmon kabobs, covered in a Mediterranean-style marinade with fresh garlic, olive oil, citrus, herbs and spices. I’m telling you, once you try this salmon marinade, you’ll be grilling salmon all summer long! But the good news is, you can make these anytime of the year, using an indoor grill pan or even…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
You’ll love this simple Mediterranean twist on homemade salsa! Fresh tomato salsa with sweet cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic and loads of fresh, not-your-typical, herbs. If you want a little spicy kick, then definitely add the chopped jalapeno. Great with these easy homemade pita chips! No need for a food processor or any special equipment for…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
15-Minute baked salmon recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style with a delicious garlic cilantro sauce, tomatoes and lime. This easy baked salmon is a regular on the dinner rotation, and it’s made a beautifully burnished entree next to things like grilled vegetables and Greek lemon rice and more (lots of ideas below). Be sure to grab my tips…
Greek
BEST stuffed tomatoes you will come across! This stuffed tomato recipe is prepared Greek-style with a hearty, flavor-packed stuffing mixture of ground meat, rice with onions, garlic, fragrant spices like cumin, oregano, and nutmeg, and fresh herbs. A generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil helps these stuffed tomatoes as they bake to delicious, tender…
Middle Eastern
The BEST authentic tahini sauce recipe with garlic, lime juice and fresh parsley! Be sure to watch my video and grab my tips below. This rich, flavor-packed vegan sauce is popular throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and it can elevate any meal from kabobs to falafel sandwiches and everything in between. Perfect served…
Greek
This tutorial is all you need to make the best darn lamb chops ever! Super tender grilled lamb chops that have been marinated in Mediterranean spices, garlic, and lemon juice. Serve them with tomato mint quinoa included in this recipe and a little tztaziki sauce, or grab my list of sides below including grilled vegetables,…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Super easy Mediterranean-style orzo recipe with zucchini and chickpeas in a tasty, chunky, garlicy tomato sauce! Fresh mint and toasted pine nuts are the perfect finish. I like to serve this as a simple vegan main, but it makes a great side to Garlic Dijon chicken; lemon chicken; lamb chops; or this tasty baked fish.…
Greek
This easy calamari recipe ditches the usual heavy batter and deep frying in favor of a light and flavorful Mediterranean twist. Calamari rings are quickly sauteed with garlic and finished with a zesty sauce of fresh lime juice and white wine. A sprinkle of fresh dill herbs seals the deal. Comes together in less than…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This quick Mediterranean-Style flatbread pizza makes the perfect lunch, light dinner or appetizer for a crowd! Loaded with garden vegetables and Mediterranean favorites like marinated artichokes, olives and sundried tomatoes. You can totally make this recipe your own and change up the toppings using whatever you have on hand. Best part? This easy flatbread pizza…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This easy roasted red pepper hummus is creamy, smoky, sweet, with just enough spicy kick! You’ll love this flavor-packed twist on classic hummus, thanks to sweet roasted red peppers, garlic, jalapeno and a hint of smoked paprika. Serve it with homemade pita chips; the perfect addition to your Mediterranean mezze party platter! Grab the step-by-step…
Sides and Small Plates
This easy zucchini recipe is the perfect last-minute side for just about any meal! Zucchini rounds sauteed in good extra virgin olive oil and finished with homemade balsamic glaze, sesame seeds and a sprinkle of dried mint or parsley. A couple of small tips make all the difference in this star side dish. Check them…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This bright, flavor-packed Mediterranean chickpea farro salad makes an easy satisfying dinner or potluck dish to share! Chickpeas and nutty farro mixed with chopped veggies, fresh herbs, and a bold Mediterranean dressing. Make it a couple hours ahead for full flavor impact. Add a little shrimp as I show you here, or lemon chicken. Be sure…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This healthy Mediterranean-style steamed salmon with garlic, lemon and fresh herbs is the perfect quick dinner (25 minutes start-to-finish!) You get spectacular results–perfectly cooked salmon that is tender, moist, and flavor-packed–with very little effort. Be sure to check out the step-by-step tutorial, and grab my tips and suggested sides and salads! I’m a big fan…
